How far is Doane, WV from Ceredo, WV?

The driving distance from Doane, WV to Ceredo, WV is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30 miles (48.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
50.14 mi
01h 01m
Flight
29.99 mi
48.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.99 mi
Kilometers
48.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.14 mi
Kilometers
80.7 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ceredo
Wed, Apr 15, 9:47 AM EDT
Return by in Doane
Wed, Apr 15, 10:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Doane
2026-04-15T08:45
Arrive Ceredo
Wed, Apr 15, 9:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Doane
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Fort Gay
WV

City in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States of America

From Doane
27.3 mi
00h 30m
To Ceredo
22.9 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Doane and Ceredo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Doane and Ceredo.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    5.7 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    17.7 mi · 26 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Madison Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Madison Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old US Hwy 23

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Old US Hwy 23

  7. 7

    Turn right

    21.1 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    1312 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 52 South, WV 75: Kenova, Ceredo

    1444 ft · 37 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Oak Street

  14. 14

    Continue on C Street

    1935 ft · 53 sec · C Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Street

    5 m · 1 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Doane and Ceredo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old US Hwy 23
3.3 mi · 7%
US 52 South
0.92 mi · 2%
East Madison Street
0.74 mi · 1%
Oak Street
0.68 mi · 1%
C Street
0.37 mi · 1%
Main Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

21.1 mi · 00h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
30 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fort Gay
00h 30m from Doane
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Doane and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ceredo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Doane to Ceredo?

The road trip is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km) and usually takes 01h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Fort Gay is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Doane and 22.9 miles from Ceredo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 30 miles (48.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.01 one way or $14.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Doane and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ceredo.

Stop Ideas Near Fort Gay

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fort Gay, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Gay.

RAIL

Huntington

36 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

41 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

75 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Charleston

87 mi away
350 MacCorkle Avenue - Southeast

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Doane and Ceredo. Straight-line distance: 29.99 mi (48.27 km).

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#1 Doane

Doane is a place in West Virginia, United States.

Population0
Coordinates37.9875900, -82.3732000
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Ceredo

#2 Ceredo

City in Wayne County, West Virginia, United States of America

Population1,246
Coordinates38.3964700, -82.5587700
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Start: (-82.373018, 37.987591)
End: Main Street (-82.558758, 38.396469)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.77 gal
6.7 L · about $7.01
Round trip
$14.02
3.54 gal · 13.4 L
Estimated CO2
15.7 kg one way
Round trip: 31.5 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $7.01 $14.02
Mid-grade $4.43 $7.84 $15.68
Premium $4.78 $8.46 $16.91
Diesel $5.62 $9.95 $19.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in West Virginia · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Doane and Ceredo. The current time is 08:45:43.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.